I thought there's been a few instances this season where Chucky should have gotten an assist but didn't, usually because the puck bounced on an opposing stick, but in many cases he still deserved the assist.

The floodgates will open soon, he's bound to get points if he keeps playing with Eller who's on fire right now. In any case, even if he's not getting points, he's playing well and is adapting very well to the NHL. He probably won't win the Calder but that's alright, we have Gally for that.

There's nothing wrong with Galchenyuk. He's 18 and is leading the team in +/-. He's defensively sound and can score. Having him and Gallagher in the lineup makes the team better and give more depth. And we Bourque and Prust returns, I scratch Armstrong, and White.

There's nothing wrong with Galchenyuk. He's 18 and is leading the team in +/-. He's defensively sound and can score. Having him and Gallagher in the lineup makes the team better and give more depth. And we Bourque and Prust returns, I scratch Armstrong, and White.

after seeing play at NHL level for 27 games now I would like to know what you guys think??

with he's great speed and great puck controle and lazer of a shot he reminds me a bit of
Marian Gaborik

He's a great play maker is the 1st thing i notice. Knows where to put the puck and has good instincts. Second are his soft hands and quick release. 3rd, it's his his fast jump --which is there at times, and not there other times.

Size,Speed,stick handling,hockey IQ,Shot.....he has it all
(and he is shy like Malkin)

Except Malkin had 33 goals and 52 assists in his rookie season.

Galchenyuk will be good, really good.. but a lot of you are overrating him a bit, no?

He has average size (big for the Habs I guess ), decent speed, good stick handling and hockey IQ. I don't think he is using his shot well at all so far. Out of his 3 goals, one was a tip in, one was a tap in at the crease and one bounced in after some nice moves to get it to the net.

Galchenyuk will be good, really good.. but a lot of you are overrating him a bit, no?

He has average size (big for the Habs I guess ), decent speed, good stick handling and hockey IQ. I don't think he is using his shot well at all so far. Out of his 3 goals, one was a tip in, one was a tap in at the crease and one bounced in after some nice moves to get it to the net.

I can't wait to see him roof it top corner. Came close the other night at the end of the game.

I think once he gets his 1st traditional sniper goal more will follow quickly.

Galchenyuk will be good, really good.. but a lot of you are overrating him a bit, no?

He has average size (big for the Habs I guess ), decent speed, good stick handling and hockey IQ. I don't think he is using his shot well at all so far. Out of his 3 goals, one was a tip in, one was a tap in at the crease and one bounced in after some nice moves to get it to the net.

Malkin was also 2 years older.

I think Galchenyuk look stressed out there to not make any mistake so he rush his decision making a bit.

I think he has elite on ice vision and offensive abilities but he needs to work on his strenght and puck possesion to buy him a second or two with the puck and becoming more efficient with his playmaking style.

I think Galchenyuk look stressed out there to not make any mistake so he rush his decision making a bit.

I think he has elite on ice vision and offensive abilities but he needs to work on his strenght and puck possesion to buy him a second or two with the puck and becoming more efficient with his playmaking style.

I agree 200%, and also don't forget Gally missed one years

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Originally Posted by scrowe21

Except Malkin had 33 goals and 52 assists in his rookie season.

Galchenyuk will be good, really good.. but a lot of you are overrating him a bit, no?

He has average size (big for the Habs I guess ), decent speed, good stick handling and hockey IQ. I don't think he is using his shot well at all so far. Out of his 3 goals, one was a tip in, one was a tap in at the crease and one bounced in after some nice moves to get it to the net.

Thats why I said Gally is playing like Malkin, I didn't said he was as good as Malkin , BUT I hope so

I think Galchenyuk look stressed out there to not make any mistake so he rush his decision making a bit.

I think he has elite on ice vision and offensive abilities but he needs to work on his strenght and puck possesion to buy him a second or two with the puck and becoming more efficient with his playmaking style.

Malkin was one year older, but still, rookie season is a rookie season in the NHL.